Two Bills Drive

Defensive tackle Justin Bannan enters his second season in the NFL. As a rookie, the former Colorado standout provided quality depth along the defensive line for the Bills, playing in 15 of 16 games. He finished the season with 30 tackles (18 solo), 1.0 sack, one fumble recovery and seven QB pressures.

Only single seats are available for the home opener against New England on Sunday, September 7, and the September 28, meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles.

‘The Buffalo Bills, however, signed him to play running back, holding out the carrot that they might eventually evaluate him as a quarterback. Sent to NFL Europe for development, Dinkins became football’s version of the Swiss army knife. With the Amsterdam Admirals, he was used as a quarterback, running back, defensive back, kick and punt returner and kick holder. "The Bills were looking at him as a free safety, and a running back," O’Billovich says.’

‘The poster child for the Bills’ offseason conditioning program is running back Travis Henry, who is coming off a great second season. "He’s the example for the guys to see how we want this offseason program to work," Williams said.’

The Houston Texans re-signed WR Avion Black on Friday. Black, acquired from the Buffalo Bills in the expansion draft, caught six passes for 52 yards last season and averaged a team-best 22 yards on 24 kickoff returns.

June 7, 1965 – AFL TO EXPAND BY TWO TEAMS

The American Football League (AFL) owners voted to expand the league by two teams for the 1966 season. They also approved expansion of the active roster to 40 players.

‘Last season, 11 of the 24 Bills starters were new, and eight of those were in their first season with the Bills. This season, it appears seven of 24 starters are sure to be new, and six are in their first season with the Bills. Obviously, the starting jobs aren’t all decided. The number could jump to nine or even 10 new starters out of 24.’

‘"This deal stinks to high heaven," said Gilman, whose firm is based in Montreal.’

The following key dates for the 2003 Bills Training Camp have been announced.

Wed, Jul 23 Rookies Report

Sat, Jul 26 Veterans Report

Sun, Jul 27 First Day of Practice for Full-Squad

Mon, Jul 28 Night Practice

Fri, Aug 01 Workouts with Cleveland Browns (morning and afternoon)

Sat, Aug 02 Scrimmage with Cleveland Browns (11:00 AM)

Mon, Aug 04 Night Practice

Thu, Aug 21 Break Camp

Additional information will be announced as it becomes available.

Group tickets will be on sale starting June 2, 2003. You would need to purchase at least 15 game tickets for one game to be considered a group. Individual game tickets will go on sale later this summer.

More photos… Endzones being worked on.

‘"It’s tough not to notice the kind of season Ken’s been having," Buffalo offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said on the Bills’ Web site. "One of the great things about NFL Europe is, it gives young players like him the opportunity to get game experience against quality competition, and it’s obvious Ken is taking advantage of that."’

‘There will be Bills interactive games, face painting and performances by the Buffalo Jills from Noon – 3:00 PM. Representing the Bills will be fullback Sam Gash, defensive tackle Pat Williams, kicker Rian Lindell, defensive back Ahmad Brooks, running back Joe Burns, offensive lineman Joey Hollenbeck, linebacker Josh Stamer, tight end Ryan Neufeld and running back De’Mond Parker.’

Ken Simonton continues to make a strong case for the NFLEL MVP. Simonton added another stellar performance last week against the Amsterdam Admirals, rushing for 94 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown in Scotland's 31-20 victory. He also added three kickoff returns for 80 yards.

‘”It always feels good because they always supported me when I was with the Bills. I know there are 10 to 15 thousand season ticket holders here in Rochester,” Jim Kelly said. “When I talk about the Buffalo Bills, you could call them the Rochester Bills.”‘